Zanzibar Summer vs Kriska
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Zanzibar SummerChoose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
KriskaChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Zanzibar Summer2/4
Kriska2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zanzibar Summer
- Sillage & projection
- Kriska
- Value for money
- Zanzibar Summer
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kriska
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Zanzibar SummerMahoganyKriskaNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%
3.35/ 5 · 688 votes
Have 36%Had 56%Want 8%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
13%Like
25%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
18%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
28%Dislike
6%Hate
688 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZanzibar Summer
SillageKriska
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZanzibar SummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
floral92%
rose84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PetitgrainTangerineBasilFreesia
Heart
RoseCarnationMarigoldCorianderOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Top
PeachPlumApricotOrange BlossomBlackberryPineappleGalbanumOsmanthus
Heart
CarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseGardeniaLilyJasmineHyacinth
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesRose, Carnation, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,756
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,190
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerKriskaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotZanzibar Summer by Mahogany is a floral composition launched in 2020. The opening presents a bright mix of tangerine and petitgrain, leading into a dense floral heart of rose, jasmine, and orange blossom. The fragrance settles on a base of creamy vanilla and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for warm spring days…
Reviews →Kriska by Natura is a classic fruity floral composition from 1995 that leans heavily into a dense, sweet blend. It centers on a prominent peach and plum accord, layered over a sprawling bouquet of tuberose and white florals. The base warms up with vanilla and benzoin, making it a reliable choice for cooler autumn days…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Zanzibar Summer or Kriska?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Zanzibar Summer is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Kriska is rated 3.35/5 from 688 votes. Choose Zanzibar Summer for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Kriska for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Zanzibar Summer or Kriska?
Zanzibar Summer lasts longest (Zanzibar Summer 67/100, Kriska 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Zanzibar Summer or Kriska?
Kriska projects furthest (Kriska 58/100, Zanzibar Summer 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zanzibar Summer and Kriska smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Carnation, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.
Is Zanzibar Summer or Kriska better for summer or winter?
Zanzibar Summer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zanzibar Summer and Kriska?
Zanzibar Summer has top notes of Petitgrain, Tangerine, Basil and Freesia, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Marigold and Coriander, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Kriska has top notes of Peach, Plum, Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.
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